Diabetes Camp Counselor - Yaphank, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist in teaching educational camp programs at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Assist with day-to-day operations of the Diabetes Camp Program. Required Qualifications: Paid or volunteer experience working with children and/or the public. Experience with diabetes education and/or issues related to the disease. Must be at least 16 years old to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations. Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position. Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications: Additional education and training in the field of education. Additional education in the areas of environmental science, horticulture, animal science, agriculture and/or natural science. Some teaching experience. Ability to assist with teaching and a keen interest in educating youth. Leadership abilities. A positive and energetic attitude Responsibilities/Essential Functions: Assist with teaching of classes with diabetes summer campers at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Supervise campers and ensure their safety at all times. Lead campers through daily activities with a positive and fun attitude Responsible for assisting with program set-up, material preparation, clean-up. Assist in maintaining proper site appearance and safety conditions. In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities. Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment. Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard. Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified. Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public. Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences. Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success. Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurately.

Requirements

Paid or volunteer experience working with children and/or the public.
Experience with diabetes education and/or issues related to the disease.
Must be at least 16 years old to comply with New York State Department of Health regulations.
Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Additional education and training in the field of education.
Additional education in the areas of environmental science, horticulture, animal science, agriculture and/or natural science.
Some teaching experience.
Ability to assist with teaching and a keen interest in educating youth.
Leadership abilities.
A positive and energetic attitude

Responsibilities

Assist with teaching of classes with diabetes summer campers at the Suffolk County Farm and Education Center.
Supervise campers and ensure their safety at all times.
Lead campers through daily activities with a positive and fun attitude
Responsible for assisting with program set-up, material preparation, clean-up.
Assist in maintaining proper site appearance and safety conditions.
In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned
Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standard.
Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurately.